Rollmodel thanks for the tip. I will send them some email.
I most cases I accept the fact that the Corvette is the underdog.
In this series, however, it is an index and I do not agree that the Vette is the underdog. It is on the driver to get his/her car built up to the point that it runs the index, 11.50, 10.50, 9.50 and Unlimited. Plenty of room for everyone one on every budget to race.
On travel, I know exactly what you are talking about. I cannot let myself drive the 650 to race when there is not a chance of a return on the investment.
Now don't mistake this for an unsanctioned stop light race (which we really know is all about the driver most willing to hurt people with "vehicular homicide")
This is a sanctioned race at a properly prepped race track with Payouts that begin with a count of only FOUR cars. With four cars, winner gets $250 which will cover my 600 mile trip and should certainly cover you shorter trip (provided you truly can win)
A full 32 car class to race will pay
$1500.00 to win,
$750.00 for 2nd place,
$500 for 3rd place and
$250.00 for a fourth place finish.
A 16 car entry to race a class will pay
$800 to win and
$400 for 2nd place.
An 8 car entry to race a class will pay
$500 to win and
$250 for 2nd place.
A four car entry to race a class will pay out
$250 to win and
$150 for 2nd place.
A two car entry will race for a trophy and the title of race class winner.
I know there are less Vipers produced than Corvettes but Drag Racing is not for everyone and four cars is all that will make this thing work. It can be four Vettes as well but of course it is for American Super Cars and you would not want to give the thousands of race fans that the Vette is the TRUE American Super Car